Giorgio Corona (born 15 May 1974) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Corona joined Brindisi in 2002 in co-ownership deal, from Messina. In 2003 Brindisi acquired the remain 50% registration rights. He then joined Catanzaro in 2003. In June 2006 he was signed by Calcio Catania.[1]
He joined Mantova in July 2007.[2] In 2009, he left for Taranto. In 2010, he was signed by Juve Stabia,[3] winning the promotion playoffs to Serie B.
In August 2011 he terminated his contract with Taranto[4] and returned to Sicily for Serie D club A.C.R. Messina.[5]
He retired in 2018 after having played for Atletico Catania.[6]
Personal life
Corona's son Giacomo (born 2004) followed on his father's footsteps, and is currently a youth player for Palermo, being also included as part of the first team squad for the 2021–22 Serie C season.[7]
References
- ^ "Catania 'in-Corona' il suo primo acquisto". Calcio Catania (in Italian). 16 June 2006. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ^ "Ceduto Giorgio Corona". Calcio Catania (in Italian). 6 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ "Ufficiale: acquistato l'attaccante Giorgio Corona". SS Juve Stabia (in Italian). 18 August 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
Raggiunto l'accordo con l'As Taranto per il trasferimento in maglia stabiese della punta palermitana d'origine......
- ^ "Rescindono Corona e Migliaccio, il saluto della AS Taranto". AS Taranto Calcio (in Italian). 2 August 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Messina, c'è l'accordo con Giorgio Corona". Tutto Mercato Web (in Italian). 9 August 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Che fine ha fatto? 'Re Giorgio' Corona, dai pantaloncini arrotolati e i gol in tutte le categorie allo striscione profezia". Calciomercato.com (in Italian). 31 May 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "EX ROSSAZZURRI: Corona, il figlio nella prima squadra del Palermo?". TuttoCalcioCatania.com (in Italian). 21 June 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
External links
- Career profile (from AC Mantova website) (in Italian)
- Career profile (from La Gazzetta dello Sport website) (in Italian)